Manufacturing Operator Liquid Receiving

Kerry•Rochester, MN

3d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. Our Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division, specializing in fermented ingredients for the bio-science industry. We’re proud of our clean-label, natural products and our commitment to freshness and quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Prior experience in manufacturing preferred (food or beverage industry a plus)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Basic computer proficiency (email, spreadsheets, SAP, iFix, or similar systems)
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing production demands
Comfortable working in a high-paced environment with multiple processes running simultaneously

Responsibilities

Receive and pasteurize liquid raw materials in accordance with production schedules
Perform CIP (Clean-in-Place) processes on silos and line circuits
Operate and monitor pasteurizers, evaporators, and CIP systems
Maintain required documentation, including pasteurizer chart records (MDA compliance)
Split fermentation media and execute sanitary transfers to silos and fermentation vessels
Run evaporators to precise specifications (density, temperature, flow rate, and vacuum)
Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot operational issues; collaborate with maintenance as needed
Oversee and document incoming and outgoing raw material trucks
Maintain continuous communication with Quality on processes, fermentations, and adjustments
Complete daily production logs and communication reports
Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, and food safety standards
Maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards across assigned work areas
Work across multiple plant areas including receiving, control room, truck bay, flow plate, and silos
Follow lockout/tagout procedures and safety protocols at all times